nounUsage: often capitalizedEtymology: Middle French, from Medieval Latin senior, from Latin, adjective, elder — more at seniorDate: 15921. a man of rank or authority; especially the feudal lord of a manor
2. a member of the landed gentry of Canada

Seigneur — (French: lord ) may refer to:* The possessor of a seigneurie (fiefdom) in medieval feudal or manorial systems. * The Seigneurial system of New France * The hereditary feudal ruler of the island of Sark, see also List of Seigneurs of Sark … Wikipedia